100 YEARS OF FRENCH HERITAGE & ARISTOCRATIC DESIGN

From its iconic gilded cage elevator and government-protected artworks to a hidden chocolate and cheese-making atelier in the basement, Le Bristol Paris celebrates a century of hosting icons like the Chaplins and Rothschilds. Blending classic Rococo with contemporary elegance, the hotel continues to embody the timeless French art de vivre

- Ankita Rathod

Located just a stone’s throw from the Élysée Palace, on the prestigious Rue du Faubourg SaintHonoré, Le Bristol Paris serves as a living gallery of French culture. Since its transformation in 1925 by visionary hotelier Hippolyte Jammet, this 18th-century private mansion has evolved into one of the world’s most celebrated luxury landmarks.

With 190 accommodations (including 72 suites spanning up to 2,155 square feet), the hotel boasts two Michelin-starred restaurants—Epicure (three stars) and 114 Faubourg (one star)— alongside a 5,629-square-foot event space and the Spa Le Bristol by La Prairie, complete with eight treatment rooms.

The hotel’s high ceilings, ornate mouldings, and symmetrical façades retain its aristocratic roots, creating an ambience of refined elegance. Under Jammet’s leadership, Le Bristol became a hub for high society, attracting luminaries like the Rothschilds, Charlie Chaplin, and Grace Kelly. Today, it harmonises its Rococo charm with modern design, offering a seamless blend of historic beauty and contemporary sophistication that exemplifies the French art de vivre.

THE GILDED CAGE